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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,069.24, 74,942.58 and 34,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,069.24, 74,942.58 and 34,440.44 is: 51,549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,069.24 : 74,942.58 = 34,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,069.24/74,942.58 = 34,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,069.24x = 74,942.58 × 34,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,069.24x = 2,581,055,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,055,429.94/50,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,549.72

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